Camp Benesi, PO Box 655, Bayfield, WI (2026)

06/02/2026

🌈 **Happy Pride Month from Camp Benesi** 🌈

At Camp Benesi, we believe that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, respected, and loved exactly as they are.

This Pride Month, we proudly stand with and support our LGBTQ+ families, veterans, service members, volunteers, supporters, and community members. We recognize the courage it takes to live authentically, and we celebrate the unique stories, experiences, and strengths that each person brings to our Camp Benesi family.

Our mission has always been rooted in healing, connection, acceptance, and creating a safe place where people can simply be themselves. Whether you are a family finding your way through difficult times, a veteran carrying unseen burdens, a service member serving our country, or someone searching for a place to belong... you are welcome here.

Love is love. Family is family. And every person deserves dignity, kindness, and respect.

This month and every month, we celebrate diversity, honor authenticity, and reaffirm our commitment to creating a community where everyone knows they belong.

From all of us at Camp Benesi, Happy Pride Month. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🌈❤️

06/01/2026

🏃‍♀️⛰️ **The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is almost here!** ⛰️🏃‍♂️

Mark your calendars for **June 13th** and join us at beautiful Mount Ashwabay for an unforgettable day of trails, challenge, community, and fun!

Whether you're just getting started or you're ready to go full warrior mode, there's a race for you:

🔥 **5K**
🔥 **10K**
🔥 **25K**
🔥 **50K** (for those brave souls who hear "50K" and think, "Sounds fun!")

Best of all, this amazing event supports both **Camp Benesi** and **Mount Ashwabay**, helping us continue providing incredible opportunities and experiences in our community.

We're also looking for a few awesome volunteers to help make race day a success! If you'd like to lend a hand and be part of the action, sign up here:

🏅 Volunteer:
[Sign Up to Volunteer](https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4AA9A623A75-64088297-thunderbird?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

🏃 Register to Run:
[Thunderbird Warrior Challenge Registration](https://www.mtashwabay.org/thunderbird-warrior-challenge.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Come run, hike, cheer, volunteer, or simply soak in the beauty of the Northwoods. We promise this is one event you won't want to miss!

Who's ready to unleash their inner warrior? 💪🦅🌲

06/01/2026

🎉🌟 And that’s a wrap on our May Raffle! 🌟🎉

Our FINAL May Raffle winner is… 🥁🥁🥁 Mary Cloud!

Now, Mary isn’t just lucky… she’s extra lucky! 🍀🦆 She is the only lucky duck to win TWICE during our entire May Raffle! We checked the tickets, checked them again, and yep… Mary’s luck was working overtime this month! 😂

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased tickets, shared our posts, cheered us on, and supported Camp Benesi throughout May. Because of you, we can continue helping families experience the healing, connection, and beauty that Camp Benesi provides. Every ticket purchased helps make a difference, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. ❤️

Congratulations to all of our May winners! 🎊

But don’t go anywhere just yet…

🚣‍♀️ Our Kayak Raffle is happening RIGHT NOW! 🚣‍♂️

You could win:
✨ Two Spirit 100 kayaks
✨ Paddles
✨ Life jackets
✨ A Yeti Roadie cooler full of goodies

🎟️ Tickets are just $10 each
📅 Winner announced June 13th

And that’s not all… we’ll also be announcing our next monthly raffle soon, so there are plenty more chances to win and support Camp Benesi! 🥰

Thank you all for an amazing month. We couldn’t do this without you. Now let’s see who paddles away with that incredible kayak package! 🌊💙🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️

05/31/2026

🎉🥳 We have another winner! 🥳🎉

A big congratulations to yesterday's May Raffle winner... Drew Mason! 🎊

Drew officially drew the winning ticket! (We couldn't resist 😏)

Thank you to everyone who has participated, cheered us on, and supported Camp Benesi throughout the month. Every ticket purchased helps us continue creating unforgettable experiences and healing opportunities for families in the beautiful Northland waters. ❤️

But don't go anywhere just yet...

🚨 We have ONE MORE WINNER TO GO! 🚨

Tonight we'll announce our FINAL May Raffle winner, and you won't want to miss it! 👀✨

Who's it going to be? Could your name be next? Stay tuned tonight to find out!

Congratulations again, Drew! 🎉🎟️🥰

05/30/2026

💃 We never claimed our cooler model could dance...

In fact, we're pretty sure this teal Yeti cooler filed a formal complaint about having to share the spotlight. 😆

But can you blame it? Just look at it! This gorgeous teal Yeti cooler is part of our AMAZING Summer Kayak Raffle package, which also includes:

🛶 2 Spirit 100 Kayaks
🛶 2 Paddles
💚 2 Life Jackets
❄️ A beautiful teal Yeti cooler FULL of goodies

Everything you need for the perfect summer on the water!

💰 Total value: Over $800
🎟️ Tickets: Just $10 each
📅 Drawing: June 13

Don't wait too long! Tickets are selling fast, and unlike our dancer, they won't stick around awkwardly forever. 😂

Purchase tickets online at www.campbenesi.org or contact Linda Dunbar to buy in person (715-319-5257).

Good luck, and may your summer adventures be smoother than our dance moves! 🛶☀️😎

05/30/2026

🎉🎟️ Tonight’s May Raffle Question of the Day! 🎟️🎉

Who’s having a pretty great evening right about now?

A) Not me
😎 Not you
C) Definitely not the squirrels stealing birdseed
D) CARLA BIGBOY! 🥳🏆

If you guessed D, you’re correct! Congratulations to tonight’s May Raffle winner, Carla Bigboy! 🎉

Carla’s name was drawn, and she’s officially crossed “winning a Camp Benesi raffle” off her bucket list. We assume she’s currently practicing her winner’s wave and trying not to act too famous. 😎

A huge thank you to everyone who has participated and supported Camp Benesi.

🚨 And here’s the really exciting part… 🚨

ONLY TWO WINNERS LEFT TO GO!

We’re down to the final stretch, so keep your eyes on our page. The next winner could be YOU!

05/29/2026

We are beyond honored and incredibly thankful to announce that Camp Benesi was selected as the recipient of Old National Bank’s Choose Your Charity donation of $2,500!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single person who took the time to vote for us, support us, share our mission, and believe in what Camp Benesi stands for. And a huge thank you to Old National Bank for this amazing generosity and for choosing to invest in healing, family, and community.

Camp Benesi is 100% donation driven. Every dollar raised through raffles, donations, fundraisers, and community support goes directly toward helping another family experience the beauty of the Northland and the healing these waters can provide.

Over the years, we have witnessed truly beautiful and profound moments with the families who come through Camp Benesi. We’ve heard stories of healing, connection, peace, laughter, and hope—sometimes in small ways, and sometimes in life-changing ones. Those moments happen because of YOU.

Your support means more than we could ever put into words, and we never take it for granted. Thank you for helping us continue this mission and for helping families create memories, find comfort, and experience healing together.

Thank you again to all of you, and thank you Old National Bank for your incredible generosity. 💙

Old National Bank

05/29/2026

Big shoutout to yesterday’s May Raffle winner — Darusha Construction! 🎉

Not only did they win, but they generously donated their winnings right back to Camp Benesi. ❤️ That kind of kindness and support means more than we can put into words. Thank you so much, Darusha Construction, for helping us continue what we do!

And yes… we know we’re a little late posting 😅 but better late than never!

We’re down to ONLY THREE MORE WINNERS in the May Raffle, so stay tuned because the excitement isn’t over yet! 👀

And don’t forget — the Kayak Raffle officially launched TODAY! 🛶 Get on board for your chance to win some amazing prizes while supporting Camp Benesi at the same time!

05/29/2026

🚨🌊 KAYAK RAFFLE TIME! 🌊🚨

Ready for the ultimate summer adventure package? We are raffling off an AMAZING kayak set valued at OVER $800! ☀️🛶

🎉 Prize Includes:
🛶 TWO brand new Spirit 100 Kayaks
🛶 Paddles
🦺 Life Jackets
❄️ A Yeti Roadie 15 Cooler FULL of goodies!

🎟️ Tickets are ONLY $10 each!

📅 Drawing Date: June 13th
📍 At the Warrior Run at Mt. Ashwabay
📍Pick up Kayaks in Ashland, WI

While you’re at it, don’t forget to sign up for the Warrior Run at Mt Ashwabay one of the most beautiful marathons in the north and help support Camp Benesi ❤️

To purchase raffle tickets, contact Linda Dunbar 715-319-5257 to pay with 💵 Cash

🎟️🎟️🎟️ Purchase tickets here (QR code also available below): https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MPNSYT4TCQ4Z2
***Purchase online, we will fill out the tickets for you and put them in the drum. You will be sent a photo of your tickets for confirmation.

Get your tickets, cross your fingers, and get ready to paddle into summer in style! 🌊☀️🛶

05/28/2026

🎉 DAILY MAY RAFFLE WINNER ALERT! 🎉

Tonight’s winner is… Junior Deragon! 🏆

And let us just say… Junior might actually be the luckiest person to win right now 😂

This man entered with initials, a mystery phone number missing a digit, and basically sent us on a scavenger hunt trying to figure out who he was. 🔎📞🤣

But somehow… against all odds… we cracked the code and found him! So congratulations, Junior — because honestly, winning the raffle AND surviving our guessing game? That’s talent 😂👏

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